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Fluorescence Guided Breast Cancer Surgery
Presented from India by Dr. Anushree Vartak0
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Case Description
Fluorescence-guided breast cancer surgery uses fluorescent dyes, such as indocyanine green (ICG), to illuminate cancerous tissues and lymph nodes, aiding surgeons in precisely identifying and removing tumors. This technique improves surgical outcomes by enhancing the visualization of cancerous...
Case Summary
- The speaker introduces themselves as an oncoplastic surgeon focused on both oncological cure and cosmetic restoration of the breast, aiming to improve quality of life for women. They highlight the paradigm shift in breast surgery towards organ-based oncology for achieving excellence in outcomes. Breast conservation therapy (BCT) is emphasized as superior in early breast cancer and equivalent in advanced cases, though mastectomy rates remain high in India due to late presentation.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Anushree Vartak
Senior Consultant Breast Surgical Oncology, Yashoda Superspeciality and Cancer Institutes, GhaziabadDr. Anushree Vartak, Senior Consultant Breast Surgical Oncology, Yashoda Superspeciality and Cancer Institutes, Ghaziabad
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